Bio Pellet Reactor Help

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  1. klaberjd

    klaberjd Fire Worm

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    I am about ready to purchase a bio pellet reactor and need some advice on which route to take. I have a 180 gal tank but around a 350 gal total system with sump, refugium, etc.

    I have found the following reactors and not sure which to go with....any help would be greatly appreciated.

    NextReef SMR1 XL $150.00
    NextReef SMR1 Solid Media Reactors

    AquaMaxx XL Reactor $120.00
    AquaMaxx BioMaxx BioPellet Reactor

    BR-140 Reef Octopus Reactor $199.00
    Super Reef Octopus Biopellet Reactors - English

    They all seem similar as far as dimensions, but I just not sure which is the better choice. Obviously I would rather save money if I could, however if one is better than the others I would rather pay the additional cost and get the best. I am planning on getting an eheim pump for whatever reactor I purchase.

    Which do you think???
     
    klaberjd, Mar 22, 2012
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Out of the ones listed I would choose the Octopus. It is the cadillac of BP reactors.;)
     
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  3. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    plus 1 to Vinny. Reef octopus makes GREAT product at good prices. Vertex would be the only one I know of that is comparable
     
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  4. The Grizz

    The Grizz Astrea Snail

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    I have 3 NextReef MR1's that I was able to buy for the price of one but if I had it to do all over again for pellets I would get the Reef Octopus reactor. I just might have to try a DIY & make a cone for my MR1 :cheesy:
     
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  5. klaberjd

    klaberjd Fire Worm

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    Great....Thanks for the input! Does anyone have a preference as to which Bio Pellets to go with. I thought about just getting the ones from BRS.
     
    klaberjd, Mar 23, 2012
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  6. nwfd1725

    nwfd1725 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    im have to BR-70 for my tank and love it and theres a whole thread on eco bak from warner marine on here its well worth reading
     
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  7. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I like Dr. Tims Biopearls. Made specifically for the aquarium(NO FILLERS) and made in the U.S.A.!!;)
     
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  8. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    get the Bashsea pellet reactor that is the rolls royce of pellet reactors!!
     
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